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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-16-2004, 01:23 PM

Replies: 10

straight or offset wrenches for changing glow plugs?

Views: 1,164

Posted By Tim51

I just replaced the glow plugs on my 84 300D this...

I just replaced the glow plugs on my 84 300D this past weekend. I used a straight closed-end racheting wrench. This was a real time saver. Go to Sears.com and do a search for "Craftsman 7 Piece...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2003, 06:13 PM

Replies: 5

How is the side molding attached?

Views: 823

Posted By Tim51

Old Deis, Yeah, I know MBMW and have visited...

Old Deis,
Yeah, I know MBMW and have visited Abe a few times. Did you have to pull the entire piece of molding off to replace them?
Thanks.
Tim
84 300D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2003, 03:52 PM

Replies: 5

How is the side molding attached?

Views: 823

Posted By Tim51

It's the molding in the middle of the door....

It's the molding in the middle of the door. Thanks.
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2003, 02:52 PM

Replies: 5

How is the side molding attached?

Views: 823

Posted By Tim51

How is the side molding attached?

I've got an 84 300D and the side molding is starting to come loose in a few places. How was the side molding originally attached to the car? Clips, adhesive, etc.. What is the recommended method for...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2003, 02:48 PM

Replies: 14

.99 Cent for 75 300D on Ebay (WA)

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Posted By Tim51

Only 7 minutes left!! It's tempting since I...

Only 7 minutes left!!
It's tempting since I only live about 15 minutes from Monroe, WA. But I really don't have the time to take on this project now.

Tim
1984 300D

Forum: Site Feedback

05-13-2003, 12:40 PM

Replies: 0

Fast, Friendly Service

Views: 932

Posted By Tim51

Fast, Friendly Service

Phil,
I received my Bilstein shocks two days after my order and installed them this past weekend. What a difference! Thanks for the great service.

Tim
1984 300D - "Annaliese" (191K)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2003, 12:20 PM

Replies: 18

BIlstein - comfort or heavy duty?

Views: 3,681

Posted By Tim51

Edge, I would say yes, it is definitely a DIY...

Edge,
I would say yes, it is definitely a DIY job. It took me about 2 hours to complete. I am only familiar with the 300D, not the SD, so all my advice relates to that car. Maybe someone else can...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2003, 10:50 AM

Replies: 18

BIlstein - comfort or heavy duty?

Views: 3,681

Posted By Tim51

Edge, I just replaced all four original shocks...

Edge,
I just replaced all four original shocks on my 84 300D with Bilstein Comforts this past weekend. Man, what a difference. It is really a personal preference as to which you choose. I chose the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2003, 03:16 PM

Replies: 35

ALL Diesel Owners, help.

Views: 3,362

Posted By Tim51

Show me the Cetane Number! Tim Dawson 84...

Show me the Cetane Number!

Tim Dawson
84 300D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2003, 10:47 AM

Replies: 15

Plenty of heat...little heat....slow down...heat comes back

Views: 2,820

Posted By Tim51

Another vote for the monovalve. My 84 300D had...

Another vote for the monovalve.
My 84 300D had the same symptoms. Lots of heat at idle, but not heat above 40 mph. It took me about 10 minutes to install the monovalve repair unit and the problem...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2003, 10:32 AM

Replies: 12

Heat/AC work. But not much air from vents when heat is on

Views: 1,964

Posted By Tim51

Good news!!! Problem solved. I had a bad vacuum...

Good news!!! Problem solved.
I had a bad vacuum valve switch that controlled the diaphram actuator behind that is located behind the glove box. I was fortunate that it was easy to access and not...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-09-2003, 07:14 PM

Replies: 12

Heat/AC work. But not much air from vents when heat is on

Views: 1,964

Posted By Tim51

Does anyone have suggestions as to what might be...

Does anyone have suggestions as to what might be the problem? I am having the exact same problem with my 84 300D. For the past few weeks if I pushed the buttons on the push button unit enough, I...

Forum: Tech Help

01-09-2003, 06:51 PM

Replies: 1

Help!! 300D produces heat but the airflow is minimal..

Views: 558

Posted By Tim51

I am having the exact same problem with my 84...

I am having the exact same problem with my 84 300D. Does anyone know what could be causing this?Any climate control experts out there please respond. Thanks.
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2003, 01:22 PM

Replies: 3

Climate control expert needed.

Views: 785

Posted By Tim51

Sorry, it's an '84 300D. The "vents" I am...

Sorry, it's an '84 300D.
The "vents" I am referring to are the defrost vents, inner/outer dash vents and floor vents. When the defrost is on, there is only a trace of hot air coming out of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2003, 10:26 AM

Replies: 3

Climate control expert needed.

Views: 785

Posted By Tim51

Climate control expert needed.

So here is my problem. Air only blows out the vents when the dial is positioned in the blue area. When I hit the defrost button or move the dial to the warmer temperature settings, it is like the...

Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia

11-26-2002, 12:03 PM

Replies: 4

How do I replace my antenna grommet?

Views: 959

Posted By Tim51

Greg, I found the grommet at a local MB dealer....

Greg,
I found the grommet at a local MB dealer. The local MB parts store I normally use didn't have any in stock. The cost was under $3.
Tim

Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia

11-25-2002, 02:34 PM

Replies: 4

How do I replace my antenna grommet?

Views: 959

Posted By Tim51

How do I replace my antenna grommet?

The antenna grommet on my 84 300D has a crack in it and is allowing water to leak into the trunk. I picked up a new grommet, but am wondering how to replace it. Do I need to take the whole antenna...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2002, 01:37 PM

Replies: 24

Rough idle and smoke.

Views: 2,809

Posted By Tim51

165,000 and counting. Tim

165,000 and counting.
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2002, 10:23 AM

Replies: 24

Rough idle and smoke.

Views: 2,809

Posted By Tim51

Update: Well it did turn out to be the exhaust...

Update:
Well it did turn out to be the exhaust valve on the #4 cylinder. Apparently, the valve had worn in an oval shape. I know the valves are supposed to spin so they wear evenly, but I guess that...

Forum: Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK)

10-07-2002, 03:57 PM

Replies: 91

Washington

Views: 37,050

Posted By Tim51

Independent shop in Bellevue, Everett, Seattle WA area

I am looking for a good independent diesel mechanic to look at my '84 300D. Any suggestions on who I should take my car to in the Bellevue, Everett, Seattle area?

Thanks,
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-03-2002, 03:29 PM

Replies: 24

Rough idle and smoke.

Views: 2,809

Posted By Tim51

Well, here's an update. I took the car into my...

Well, here's an update. I took the car into my mechanic for him to take a look. He checked the EGR, vacuum, valve lash, injectors and glow plugs. All were fine. He narrowed the problem to cylinder...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-30-2002, 10:53 AM

Replies: 24

Rough idle and smoke.

Views: 2,809

Posted By Tim51

Thanks for the replies. can-do, Prior to...

Thanks for the replies.

can-do,
Prior to adjusting, I only checked to see if the gap was within spec using a .10mm for intake and .35mm for exhaust. On all the valves, I couldn't get the spec...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-28-2002, 03:35 PM

Replies: 24

Rough idle and smoke.

Views: 2,809

Posted By Tim51

Rough idle and smoke.

Well, since my '84 300D is new to me and I don't know the last time the valves were adjusted, I decided to adjust the valve lash this past weekend. The car ran great before, but after doing the lash...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-08-2002, 07:37 PM

Replies: 2

Front main seal replacement, should I replace the timing chain too?

Views: 1,090

Posted By Tim51

Thanks for the feedback. Tim

Thanks for the feedback.
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-08-2002, 05:37 PM

Replies: 2

Front main seal replacement, should I replace the timing chain too?

Views: 1,090

Posted By Tim51

Front main seal replacement, should I replace the timing chain too?

I am having the front main seal replaced on my 84 300D. Does it make sense to have the timing chain replaced at the same time? The car has 183K miles and none of the records that came with the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-16-2002, 02:55 PM

Replies: 4

Proud new owner and new to the forum!

Views: 882

Posted By Tim51

Woops. Got my parks mixed up. See you at Lk....

Woops. Got my parks mixed up. See you at Lk. Sammamish park in Aug.
Tim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-16-2002, 02:50 PM

Replies: 4

Proud new owner and new to the forum!

Views: 882

Posted By Tim51

Proud new owner and new to the forum!

Howdy,
Just wanted to say hello. I am new to the forum and the proud new owner of an 84 300D. Check her out below. This is my first diesel car and was turned on to them by my brother who has an 83...

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